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Test implies objective method, we could use assess for the subjective
The discussion on this page is complete and well constructed. However, it is essentially arguing that there are two kinds of testing, whereas it would more correctly be contrasting testing against assessment.

The word test implies objective method. Dictionary definitions of the term support the idea that testing is an objective process, and not a subjective one. The dual use here, with test applied in both contexts, therefore undermines what is otherwise a well put together discussion.

If the word assessment were used for the subjective approach, it could be put against the objective test otherwise not impacting the arguments made. Assessment does not imply any particular method and allows for non-objective, non-scientific approaches as detailed for the subjective side here. I believe that it would better serve the reader to not undermine the link between the term test and objective rigour, a link so essential to understanding arguments used on many other Wikipedia pages. When say "crash testing" is discussed, it is essential that the reader understands an objective context for example, the measurable, repeatable approach being used. That they see the difference between this and an expert using their understanding, opinion and belief, and assessing a crash.

I do appreciate that many hi-fi publications and other media review equipment in a subjective manner or a partially subjective manner under the banner of 'testing'. This justifies retaining the page's title as it is. It is therefore understandable why the remaining contents currently presents a view including two different types of testing. We have to remember though that this use of the term to cover subjective assessment is about publishers pitching, or marketing, what they do and not about the rigorous approach to language needed on Wikipedia. On these pages we should not be applying terms simply because they have been accepted, if that acceptance is in a context of their use for marketing purposes. InMyHO (talk) 05:20, 23 November 2022 (UTC)